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The Florida panther was once considered to be a subspecies of cougars. Current scientists, however, have studied the Florida panther and removed the subspecies classification

Which of the following would explain why the classification of the Florida panther changed?

A.) New genetic evidence suggests a much closer relationship between the Florida panther and other cougars

B.) Advanced technologies have shown a large difference in cell structure between the Florida panther and other cougars.

C.) Study of their embryos shows major differences in the development of the Florida panther fetus when compared to other cougars

D.)Shared physiological features
between the Florida panther and other cougars were also found in newly discovered organisms in the world.

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Answer:A. New genetic evidence suggests a much closer relationship between the Florida Panther and other cougars
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